Senior Communications Manager

JR United Kingdom; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organisation in Canterbury is seeking a Senior Communications Manager for a fixed-term contract until March 2026. This role offers a salary range of £38,800-£42,800/annum (pro-rata) and hybrid working, responsible for managing communications strategies, developing campaigns, and leading the communications team while enhancing internal alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a charity or non-profit communications team.
• Proven success in integrated campaign development.
• Excellent storytelling and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and monitor communications and engagement strategy.
• Manage a multi-skilled communications team.
• Oversee PR activities and protect the charity's reputation.

Skills

Campaign Development

Team Management

Crisis Communication

Stakeholder Management

Storytelling

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

We are working with a charitable organisation in Canterbury looking for a Senior Communications Manager for a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026.

Salary: £38,800-£42,800/annum (pro-rata), hybrid working, 22.5-30 hours/week. A great role for the right candidate.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver and monitor the communications and engagement strategy.
• Develop creative campaigns to reach and influence audiences.
• Manage and support a multi-skilled communications team.
• Oversee PR activities and work with external partners.
• Protect the charity's reputation through planning and crisis communication.
• Lead publication productions, including annual reports.
• Enhance internal communications to align staff with charity priorities.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and track project budgets.
• Collaborate with the Fundraising team to create campaign content.
• Support communication and fundraising events, including some unsocial hours.

Management Responsibilities:

• Recruit, induct, and develop staff.
• Evaluate performance and conduct regular one-to-one meetings.
• Participate in training and team development.
• Ensure team adherence to policies and procedures.
• Experience leading a charity or non-profit communications team.
• Proven success in integrated campaign development.
• Skills in planning, prioritising, and evaluating communications.
• Experience in brand development aligned with organisational goals.
• Excellent storytelling and writing skills.
• Experience handling press inquiries and managing reputation risks.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships.

Local candidates only. Applicants must already be able to live and work in the UK without restrictions.

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